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The Association of Specialized and Cooperative Library Agencies (ASCLA) is the membership division that represents state library agencies, specialized library agencies, multitype library cooperatives, and independent librarians. Specialized library agencies are those organizations that provide materials and services to meet the information needs of persons whose access to library services and materials is limited because of confinement, sensory, mental, physical, health, or behavioral conditions. Libraries Serving Special Populations Section (LSSPS) is the section for ALA members with interests in this area. As a type-of-library division, ASCLA is empowered by the ALA Council to establish standards of service for libraries in correctional institutions.

National Prisoner Resource List & LGBT Resource List of Prison Book Program -- With every package of books, we send a list of resources for prisoners around the country. This is an indispensable part of our work. By providing prisoners information about places they and their families can turn for support, advocacy, health care information, and outlets for their creativity, we offer a much-needed lifeline to the outside community. The National Prisoner Resource List also contains information about protecting oneself from HIV, which is spreading like wildfire in prisons. We often hear from people that a resource on the NPRL helped them get the services they needed or simply made them feel less hopeless because they found someplace to turn for support.

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Prisoner Book Donation Resources

National Prisoner Resource List (PDF) -- 6-page ready-to-print PDF includes list of Free Books to Prisoners Programs, with mailing address information and to what states that particular program sends books. Last Updated: July 2010